Boy · #9,707 in 2026

Neill

Neill is an Irish surname, and may refer toA. S. Neill (1883–1973), British educator and author Alan Webster Neill (1868–1960), Canadian politician Alec Neill, New Zealand politician Ben Neill, American composer Bob Neill, British politician Bud Neill (1911–1970), Scottish cartoonist Casey Neill, American musician Edward Duffield Neill, American minister, author, and educator, secretary to…

Current Rank
#9,707
Peak Rank
#1,202 (1950)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1912
First Year
2021
Last Year
1950
Peak Year
#1202
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
100
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Neill

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Neill is an Irish surname, and may refer toA. S. Neill (1883–1973), British educator and author Alan Webster Neill (1868–1960), Canadian politician Alec Neill, New Zealand politician Ben Neill, American composer Bob Neill, British politician Bud Neill (1911–1970), Scottish cartoonist Casey Neill, American musician Edward Duffield Neill, American minister, author, and educator, secretary to…

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The Story of Neill

Neill first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1950, when 36 Neills were born — ranking #1,202 that year. As of 2026, Neill ranks #9,707 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 2K Neills have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Neill

Phonetically similar names — useful when Neill is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Neill

What does the name Neill mean?
Neill is an Irish surname, and may refer toA. S. Neill (1883–1973), British educator and author Alan Webster Neill (1868–1960), Canadian politician Alec Neill, New Zealand politician Ben Neill, American composer Bob Neill, British politician Bud Neill (1911–1970), Scottish cartoonist Casey Neill, American musician Edward Duffield Neill, American minister, author, and educator, secretary to…
How popular is Neill in 2026?
In 2026, Neill ranks #9,707 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Neill most popular?
Neill reached its peak popularity in 1950, ranking #1,202 that year with 36 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Neill most popular?
Neill has historically been most popular in North Carolina, California, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Neill.
Is Neill a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Neill is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Neill?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Neill include Jarrel, Bryden, Adyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Neill

Neill is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Neill's peak popularity came in 1950 when it ranked #1,202. Use the chart and map above to compare Neill's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.